Preamble to the Constitution of the United States

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is an introductory statement that outlines the fundamental goals and purposes of the document. It emphasizes the ideas of forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring peace, providing for the common defense, promoting general welfare, and securing liberty for current and future generations. Essentially, it sets the guiding principles for the Constitution and explains why the government is being created—to serve and protect the people's rights and well-being.